PRN Speech Language Pathologist (Acute)

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Must be a graduate of an accredited university-based Speech / Language pathology program and be awarded a Masters degree in Speech / Language Pathology

Licenses / Certifications : Current license to practice speech / language pathology by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology for Texas.; Current certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, required. Current Certification in Basic Life Support.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• One (1) year of experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor / train staff or supervise clinical interns
• Provides clinical leadership and demonstrative expertise for a particular patient type / group or enhances an existing clinical program for that particular patient type / group
• Serves as a clinical resource for hospital and / or system or departmental committee / task force or initiates and / or provides leadership in an ongoing departmental interest / study group
• Designs and implements original staff development program which facilitates the clinical competencies of other staff members
• The position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting
• Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary
• The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position
• Ability to commit to elected commitment schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and in moving within patient care areas when necessary